SYNAPTICS Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Net Loss of $14.8M Despite 13.2% Revenue Growth

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Synaptics Inc. reported a net loss of $14.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a decline from a net income in the prior year, despite achieving a 13.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $302.5 million.

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• Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

  Net revenue increased 13.2% year-over-year to $302.5 million for the three months ended December 27, 2025, driven by strong performance in Core IoT applications.

• Shift to Net Loss

  The company reported a net loss of $14.8 million ($0.38 per diluted share) for the quarter, compared to a net income of $1.8 million ($0.05 per diluted share) in the prior year period.

• Gross Margin Contraction

  Gross margin decreased to 43.5% from 45.7% in the prior year, primarily due to increased amortization of acquired intangible assets from the Broadcom transaction.

• Strong Operating Cash Flow

  Cash provided by operating activities significantly improved to $60.0 million for the six months ended December 2025, up from $11.4 million in the prior year.

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This 10-Q provides the comprehensive financial details for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, following the preliminary earnings announcement via an 8-K on the same day. While the 13.2% year-over-year revenue growth is positive, particularly in Core IoT applications, the shift from a net income in the prior year to a net loss of $14.8 million is a significant concern for profitability. The gross margin contraction, primarily due to increased amortization of acquired intangible assets, further highlights pressure on the company's bottom line. However, the substantial improvement in operating cash flow indicates healthy underlying business operations and liquidity. Investors should closely monitor future trends in profitability and margin stability.